Seed | Common Thyme

Seed | Common Thyme

1 sachet
$3.99 CAD
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Seed | Common Thyme

Seed | Common Thyme

$3.99 CAD
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Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial herb prized for its culinary and medicinal qualities. These seeds produce robust plants with small, gray-green leaves that give off a distinctive aroma.

A BIT OF HISTORY
PROPERTIES
HOW DO WE COOK?

In traditional cooking, thyme is often used to flavor various dishes, especially in Mediterranean cuisines. Here are some traditional recipes where thyme plays a central role:

  • Chicken with Thyme:
  • Provençal Ratatouille:
  • Roasted Potatoes with Thyme:
  • Provençal Tomatoes:
  • Thyme and Vegetable Soup:

These recipes showcase the distinct fragrance and flavor of thyme, which blends perfectly with Mediterranean dishes and adds an aromatic and savory dimension to every bite.

Thyme is a versatile herb that can be used not only in savory dishes but also in herbal teas and desserts. Here are some traditional ways to use it in these contexts:

Thyme herbal tea:

To make thyme tea, you can use fresh or dried thyme leaves. Here's how to do it:

  • Simple Thyme Herbal Tea:
  • Thyme Herbal Tea with Honey:
  • Lemon Thyme Herbal Tea:

Thyme Desserts:

Thyme can also be used to flavor various desserts, especially those that require a subtle hint of fresh herbs. Here are some ideas:

  • Thyme Ice Cream:
  • Lemon and Thyme Tart:
  • Thyme Cookies:

Thyme brings an interesting aromatic dimension to herbal teas and desserts, adding a subtle yet distinctive note to your culinary creations. Whether relaxing with a warm cup of herbal tea or enjoying a sophisticated dessert, thyme offers a welcome versatility in the kitchen.

HOW DO WE GROW IT?

Cold stratification:

  • Prepare the seeds: Clean them and, if necessary, soak them for a few hours.
  • Mix: Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (sand or vermiculite).
  • Condition: Put everything in an airtight bag.
  • Refrigerate: Place the bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 weeks.
  • Check: Make sure the substrate remains slightly moist.
  • Sow: After the stratification period, sow the seeds in prepared soil.

That's it! It helps the seeds germinate.

Caution: Dust seeds, mix sand with the seeds in a salt shaker or in the small plastic bag in your envelope, to have a bed.

Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate.

  • Species: Thymus vulgaris
  • Sowing: Early March-to April, or broadcast on the surface to be cultivated outdoors either in spring or towards the end of August
  • Seeds: 10-15 seeds per pot, final transplanting into an outdoor pot around mid-May
  • Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
  • Germination time: 15-30 days
  • Soil: Poor, humus-rich, loose and drained
  • Location: Sun and tolerates shade and cold very well
  • Spacing between plants: 25-30cm
  • Height at maturity: 35-45cm
  • Maturity: 85-90 days | Perennial
  • Seed per envelope: +/- 150
    Our seeds are guaranteed for the year of purchase.

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